Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc
A relatively new name but Dog Point's owners have years of experience in Marlborough and this label is much sought after. This release is beautifully textured rich and delicious.
Greywacke Pinot Gris
An exotic Middle-Eastern mélange of poached quinces, sticky dates and tree-ripened figs, laced with vanilla bean, cardamom and hints of black licorice. This is a ripe, opulent expression of the pinot gris grape in a voluptuous off-dry style that has considerable concentration and a long, luscious finish. The three clones were hand-picked separately at high ripeness levels and whole-bunch pressed using very low maceration press cycles. The resulting juice was cold settled, then racked to fermentation vessels. Most of the juice went through a natural indigenous yeast fermentation in old French oak barriques and the balance was fermented in stainless steel tanks using cultured yeast. Towards the end of fermentation all the wine was transferred to stainless steel tanks where the fermentations were stopped, retaining 10 g/l residual sugar. The wine then spent a year on yeast lees (seven months in old barrels and the remaining time in stainless steel tanks) prior to blending and bottling. Kevin Judd is one of Marlboroughs pioneer winemakers whose career is intrinsically linked with the global profile of New Zealand wine. Kevin was born in England and grew up in Australia, where he studied winemaking at Roseworthy College and first made wine at Reynella in South Australia. He moved to New Zealand in 1983 and joined Selaks Wines. Subsequently, he became the founding winemaker at Cloudy Bay, a pivotal role during which he directed the companys first 25 vintages. In 2009 he established his own label, Greywacke, named after New Zealands prolific bedrock. The Name: New Zealand does not have a designated national rock, but if one was ever chosen it would have to be greywacke (pron: grey-wacky). This drab grey stone is found everywhere in New Zealand on the mountains, in the rivers, on the beaches. It consists of layers of hard, muddy grey sandstone alternating with thinner layers of darker mudstone (argillite). Technically the term greywacke refers to the sandstone (wacke is a German name for a type of sandstone), but it is also used as a general term for the entire rock.
Squealing Pig Pinot Gris Bagnum
This Squealing Pig Pinot Gris has been made from grapes sourced from Marlborough, bringing stunning sensation and flavour to the wine, with beautiful balance and flavour of fresh nashi pear and juice stone fruit. Serve chilled and enjoy now with your best buddies.
Grove Milll Pinot Gris
Grove Mill has been making wine with as much thought for the environment as wine excellence for over 30 years. Theyre carrying their enduring legacy of sustainability into the future theyre here for good. Tasting Note Bright pale straw gold with vibrant aromas of nashi pear, red apple, and citrus. This lively and energetic Pinot Gris is dry with a beautiful balance of fruit sweetness, moreish acidity, and textured palate that lingers through a long finish.
Starborough Sons Of Soil Pinot Gris
A stylish wine with a delicious palate displaying concentrated white and yellow stonefruits, lifted exotic florals, fresh pears and chalky minerals. The wine shows beautiful fruit intensity with silky texture and refreshing acidity, leading to a lingering smooth finish.
Vavasour Pinot Gris
Vavasour Pinot Gris displays a richly structured palate featuring layers of crisp fruit, backed by hints of ginger and the long mineral finish typical of the Awatere Valley.
Peregrine Pinot Gris
Peregrine's Pinot Gris serves up some interest that goes beyond New Zealand's most famous white variety. Instead of kiwifruit and gooseberries, savour Pinot Gris' poached pears and red apples. There's some crisp acidity hiding in the back that keeps the palate fresh, with some mealy texture providing a nice mouthfeel.
Lobster Reef Sauvignon Blanc
Cuisine doesn't get more aspirational that lobster. Who hasn't lusted after a fresh, plump, flavoursome lobster on a restaurant menu? Well, we've found the ideal aromatic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc that will accompany that brightly coloured crustacean with perfection. Wonderfully crisp and fragrant with an abundance of rich tropical fruit flavours, Lobster Reef is best enjoyed this weekend straight from the fridge.
Cape Campbell Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
From the heart of Sauv Blanc country, Cape Campbell offers lovers of ths style a classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. This is an intensely aromatic, full-flavoured, well balanced Savvy with fresh tropical fruit flavours. Great with fresh oysters.
Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Pinot Gris
This exquisite white wine contains melon and pear characters, supported by ginger and quince notes. The full bodied and luxurious palate exhibits a harmonious balance between fruit weight, acidity and texture. The finish is dry and lengthy. This dazzling Pinot Gris pairs well with mushroom, poultry, seafood and creamy pasta.